Extras at The UMS

Extras

The Denver Music Summit presents The SESH @ the UMS

Our friends at WESTAF and the Denver Music Summit are graciously providing the programming for this year’s Sesh. A combination of panel discussions, a Spotlight on the President of a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth and development of the independant recording industry and “Storm Sessions”

These Storm Session seminars provide high-level opportunities for local musicians to receive important professional development tools to expand their careers. Storm Gloor, assistant professor in the Department of Music and Entertainment Industry Studies at the University of Colorado-Denver, will lead each seminar.

South Broadway Christian Church, Lincoln St and Ellsworth Ave

Saturday, July 23

1:00 p.m.

Networking: Coffee and Snacks provided by Pablo’s Coffee

1:30 p.m.

SESH Spotlight 1

Is your Band Tour-Ready? A panel on touring
The Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF), conveners of the Denver Music Summit, is developing a program to assist touring musicians and bands in the western region of the United States. In developing this program, WESTAF is bringing together international experts in public, nonprofit and commercial support for touring artists to discuss what makes a band “tour ready”. The panel will also be a chance for the Denver music community to weigh in on the needs of touring artists in the West through facilitated audience participation.

Panelists:
Duncan McKie, President, FACTOR Canada
Shawn King, Devotchka
Craig Grossman, Green Room Touring Source
Shannon Daut, Deputy Director, WESTAF

2:45 p.m.

Storm Session Music Seminar 1

When You’re 64: What You Should Know About The Future of Music and Planning Your Career Around It
Career planning should be no different for musicians than for any other profession. It’s even more challenging, though, given the uncertain shape of the music industry of the future. The realities of quitting one’s “day job” and looking ahead given such an environment are the focus of this session.

4:00 p.m.
The SESH Spotlight 2

A conversation with Duncan McKie, President, FACTOR Canada
FACTOR, a private nonprofit organization, is dedicated to providing assistance toward the growth and development of the Canadian independent recording industry. The foundation administers contributions from sponsoring radio broadcasters as well as two components of the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Canada Music Fund to support the Canadian music industry. Duncan McKie has a broad and distinguished career in association management, media and market research. He will discuss FACTOR’s programs and commitment to musicians, and share ways in which the FACTOR model of support may be translated to strengthening Denver’s musicians.

Sunday, July 24, 2011

1:00 p.m.

Networking: Coffee and Snacks provided by Pablo’s Coffee

1:30 p.m.

Storm Session Music Seminar 2

‘Til Our Next Record Do We Part: Maintaining Fan Relationships in a Social Media World
In a world of overwhelming media, especially in social networks, how do artists gain and keep the attention of their fans and continue to engage with them? What part should it play in their work as artists? How have some artists successfully and creatively utilized their relationships with their fans and networks?

2:45 p.m.

Storm Session Music Seminar 3

Pennies From Heaven? How Do Artists Make Money in the Digital Age?
Technology has transformed the ways musicians and songwriters profit from their work. We’ll take a look at just what these changes mean, and some creative ways artists are monetizing what they do in such an evolving business.

4:00 p.m.

Storm Session Music Seminar 4

Your Art as a “Product” and Tracking Its Success
“Product”, “brand”, and “content” are among the several un-hip descriptions of artists and their work these days. Why do they need to understand these concepts in order to be successful? How could they know WHEN they have achieved success in those terms?